Toshiba a200-st2041 Reference Guide

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Using the Dual Mode Pad
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Using the Dual Mode Pad
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Using Dual Mode
The Dual Mode feature allows you to switch between Cursor Mode 
(the default mode) and Button Mode. 
In Button Mode, you can use the virtual buttons on the Dual Mode 
Pad which provide convenient shortcuts to frequently used 
applications. You can also use the volume control bar to adjust the 
system volume quickly and easily.
Using the Virtual Buttons
The Dual Mode Pad has six virtual buttons and a volume control 
bar. Each virtual button can be configured to start an application. 
The volume control bar is used to adjust the system volume level.
(Sample Illustration) Virtual buttons on the Dual Mode Pad
Activating the Dual Mode Pad will deactivate an external mouse.
The virtual buttons at the top of the Dual Mode Pad have the 
following default settings:
❖ Left button: Opens the assigned email application
❖ Middle button: Opens the ConfigFree utility (see the Toshiba 
online Help for more information)
❖ Right button: Opens the Windows
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 Photo Gallery
The other three virtual buttons have no default settings. You must 
configure these buttons in the Mouse Properties dialog box before 
they can be used.
In order to use the virtual buttons you must first enable Dual Mode 
in the Mouse Properties dialog box. After that, you can use the 
virtual buttons as follows:
Virtual
buttons
Virtual
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Volume
control
bar
Mode switch
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